Nanocellulose is the newest form of
cellulose which is the most common natural polymer on earth. These new biobased
nanomaterials with excellent properties have attracted much attention in recent
years. There are many areas that nanocelluloses are used for. We all know about
paper production but except paper production, nanocelluloses are used for;

Food Industry

Nanocellulose can be used as
low-calorie products in the production of foods such as pastes, sauces, wafers,
pudding, chips, etc., instead of many carbohydrate products currently in use. Nanocellulose gels have been used frequently in this sector in recent years due
to their rheological properties.

Hygiene and Absorbent Products

Nanocellulose is used in this
sector together with the superabsorbent polymers, due to their water-absorbing
properties. Nanocellulose can be used in the production of incontinence pads
in many areas such as adult glands, wet wipes, disposable towels, disposable
slippers and shoes, surgical gowns, masks, caps, surgical covers,
stretcher covers, collar seals, carpets and drainage systems.

In pharmacy, powdered nanocelluloses
are used as auxiliary materials. In cosmetics industry, it is used in the
production of hair, eyelashes, eyebrows and nail dyes from nanocelluloses. In
addition, BNCs (bacterial nanocellulose) have a high degree of hydration of 99%, so they can be used in
the production of moisturizing creams. BNCs can also be
used in nano-implant production, in the production of bandages, tissues,
hydrogel and some other materials.

Foam Production

Nanocellulosecan be used to obtain
airgel or foam. It is observed that studies on the evaluation of nanocellulose
based foams in the packaging area instead of polystyrene based foams are
continuing.

Other areas

Nanocellulosecan be used in the active dissolution
of cellulose in different solvents and in the production of tobacco filters. In
addition, cellulose nanocrystals have piezoelectric properties compared to quartz
and also have photonic properties. Thus, nanocellulose may also be present in the
use of batteries, super capacitors, bioplastics, electronics, as well as in the
use of structural materials, films or coatings in composites.